The Marine Corps Historic Half is perfectly situated halfway between the capital of the Commonwealth in Richmond and the nation’s capital. The hugely popular Marine Corps Historic Half has made historic Fredericksburg a fashionable spring weekend getaway.

The 13.1 mile run in Fredericksburg, VA on May 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. boasts a fantastic finisher medal, terrific technical participant shirt and a start ceremony concluding with the blast of a vintage musket. Registration is now open.

The required pace for runners is 17:30 min per mile.